Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Electric have completed functional testing of a jointly developed next-generation gas turbine control system for thermal power plants, the companies said.
The system integrates Mitsubishi Power’s advanced turbine control technology with Mitsubishi Electric’s high-speed data processing hardware to optimise operations of large-scale gas turbines, delivering stable and efficient power output, say a press release.
It also enables rapid load adjustments to balance fluctuations in renewable energy generation and supports diversified fuels, including natural gas and hydrogen.
Recent tests confirmed the system’s ability to efficiently process the growing volume of operational data generated by larger, higher-performance gas turbines.
The companies plan further joint development and verification, including validation tests simulating actual equipment, with a market launch targeted for new projects in fiscal year 2026.
The control system is a critical component for ensuring the availability and safety of power plants, including gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) facilities.
Mitsubishi Power has supplied control systems since the late 1980s, with more than 3,000 units of its “DIASYS” series delivered to over 60 countries. Mitsubishi Electric, meanwhile, has provided more than 1,000 units of its “MELSEP” instrumentation and control systems to thermal and hydroelectric plants since 1980.
As decarbonization efforts accelerate, demand is rising for flexible thermal power plants capable of fast load control and fuel diversification, including hydrogen co-firing.
The companies said the new control system is designed to meet these needs while supporting a stable electricity supply and advancing energy transition goals worldwide.